Every surfer has a starting point. Some arrive with sandy enthusiasm and zero experience. Others already glide across green waves, hungry for sharper turns and longer rides. This page will help you identify where you are right now in your surf journey, whether you are a complete beginner meeting the ocean for the first time or an intermediate surfer working on technique and confidence. By knowing your level, we can place you in the right group, choose the right conditions, and design sessions that truly move you forward. Surfing is not a straight line. It is more like a tide. Sometimes fast, sometimes patient, always evolving. Here you will find clear descriptions of each level so you can book your surf experience with confidence and start your next chapter in the water the right way.
Stage 0
Perfect for those stepping into surfing for the very first time. This stage is all about discovering the ocean in a safe, supportive, and fun environment while learning the absolute basics from zero.
What you learn:
Introduction to surfing and ocean awareness
Basic surf safety rules
Understanding waves and beach conditions
Surf equipment explanation and board handling
How to carry, enter, and exit the water safely
Correct paddling position on the board
Step by step pop up technique
Balance and coordination exercises
Riding white water waves with instructor support
Safe falling techniques
Goal:
Feel comfortable in the ocean, understand how surfing works, and successfully stand up on your first waves.
Stage 1
Perfect for those with little previous experience. Lessons focus on building strong foundations in a safe atmosphere.
What you learn:
Improving paddling technique and efficiency
Independent wave catching in white water
Better pop up timing and control
Board positioning and balance while riding
Speed control and basic direction changes
Surf etiquette and lineup awareness
Reading basic surf conditions and wave behaviour
Building confidence and autonomy in the water
Goal:
Stand up consistently, ride waves with control, and develop the skills needed to progress toward catching green waves independently.
Stage 2
Designed for surfers who already catch waves independently and want to progress beyond the basics.
What you learn:
- Lineup positioning and priority rules
- Wave selection and timing
- Paddling into green waves independently
- Take off techniques and angles
- Generating and maintaining speed
- Introduction to basic turns
- Improving endurance and paddle efficiency
- Reading surf conditions and choosing the right spot
Goal:
Achieve consistency catching unbroken waves and start surfing with control and flow.
Stage 3
For experienced surfers looking to refine performance and elevate their surfing.
What you learn:
- Advanced wave reading and strategic positioning
- Performance take offs in different conditions
- Speed generation and flow management
- Bottom turns, cutbacks, and directional manoeuvres
- Linking manoeuvres smoothly
- Surfing different types of waves and surf spots
- Tactical decision making in the lineup
- Video analysis and personalised technical feedback
Goal:
Refine technique, improve performance, and surf waves with style, precision, and confidence.
Stage 4 – Surf Coaching
This level is designed for experienced surfers who are ready to go beyond lessons and step into true surf coaching. It’s not about learning what to do anymore, but refining how and why you do it. Every session is tailored, analytical, and focused on performance.
What you work on:
- Personalised coaching based on your surf goals
- Advanced wave reading and strategic positioning
- Fine tuning take off technique in critical sections
- Speed generation, flow, and linking manoeuvres
- Improving manoeuvres such as cutbacks, snaps, and turns
- Adapting to different surf conditions and wave types
- Tactical decision making in the lineup
- Video analysis with detailed, individual feedback
- Identifying mistakes and building efficient corrections
Goal:
Break through performance plateaus, refine your style, and develop a more complete, confident, and expressive approach to surfing.